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These stadiums include the iconic 30,000-seater Nyayo Stadium, the 60,000-seater Moi International Sports Complex in Kasarani, the Kipchoge Keino Stadium, and an all-new facility named 'Talanta Sports City' at Jamhuri.
Kenya is gearing up for a grand transformation as it vies to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with significant stadium renovation plans in the pipeline.
Kenya’s Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has entrusted the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) with the crucial task of renovating and constructing four key stadiums.
These stadiums include the iconic 30,000-seater Nyayo Stadium, the 60,000-seater Moi International Sports Complex in Kasarani, the Kipchoge Keino Stadium, and an all-new facility named 'Talanta Sports City' at Jamhuri.
Nyayo, Kasarani and the Kipchoge Keino stadiums were also included in Kenya’s joint proposal with neighbours Uganda and Tanzania to host the 2027 AFCON.
This initiative aligns with Kenya's ambitious bid to host AFCON in 2027, with the host nation set to be unveiled on September 27.
Kenya's decision to engage the KDF in this monumental project stems from the military's commendable achievement in constructing the 10,000-seater Ulinzi Sports Complex in record time.
The Ulinzi Sports Complex project kicked off in October 2022.
While speaking to NTV, Cabinet Secretary Namwamba said, "It would be a great honour to host Afcon in partnership with our neighbors, and even if we don't make it through, plans are in place to renovate our stadiums."
President William Ruto has also voiced his confidence in elevating Kenyan football and highlighted the government's commitment to an overarching sports development plan.
The aim is to enhance the monetization and commercialization of sporting talents, with the ultimate goal of restoring Kenyan football to global prominence.
The urgency of this initiative became apparent when it was revealed that Nyayo Stadium and Kasarani did not meet the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) criteria for hosting prestigious tournaments like the Champions League and Confederation Cup matches.
To boost their chances of securing the AFCON hosting rights, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania joined forces to submit a joint bid, challenging individual bids from Algeria, Botswana, and Egypt.
Notably, Namibia has withdrawn its interest.
The East African trio's bid for the 2027 tournament holds immense significance as none of these countries - Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda - has ever hosted the Africa Cup of Nations.
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